continúa
“continúa” means “continues” in Spanish (He/she/it/you (formal) continues).
continues, continue
Also: carry on, keeps going
📝 In Action
El presidente continúa con su discurso a pesar del ruido.
A2The president continues with his speech despite the noise.
¡Continúa! Lo estás haciendo muy bien.
A1Keep going! You are doing it very well.
Si usted continúa por esa calle, encontrará el museo.
B1If you (formal) continue down that street, you will find the museum.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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Quick Quiz: continúa
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'continúa' as a direct command?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb *continuar* comes directly from the Latin word *continuare*, which meant 'to join together' or 'to make continuous.' It has kept its original meaning of keeping something going without interruption.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'continúa' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is there to show you where the stress falls when you say the word. It makes sure that the 'u' sound is pronounced strongly and separately, avoiding confusion with other similar verb patterns.
What is the difference between 'continúa' and 'continúe'?
'Continúa' is the command form you use when talking to a friend ('tú'). 'Continúe' is the command form you use when talking formally to a stranger, boss, or elder ('usted').